iQOO Z9. iQOO’s next Z-series smartphone, rumored to be the iQOO Z9, has allegedly been revealed in a new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station. While an official launch seems imminent in China first, details remain scarce. However, the leaked specifications provide early insight into what we can expect from the successor to last year’s Z8 series.
Without explicitly naming the device, DCS claims an upcoming Z-branded iQOO phone will feature a 1.5K OLED display panel, marking a major upgrade from the FHD+ IPS LCD on the predecessor Z8 models. However, display size and refresh rate details are currently unavailable.
Powering the device will allegedly be Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset (SM7550), as seen on recent launches like the Honor 100, Vivo S18, and likely upcoming devices from Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo. This contradicts an older leak that pointed to a model powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 chip, potentially an iQOO Z9 Pro if true.
The Snapdragon-powered iQOO Z9 variant is also tipped to pack a massive 6,000mAh battery, although fast charging capabilities remain unconfirmed. Camera specifications and other details haven’t surfaced at this point either.
In related news, an iQOO Z9 5G with model number I2309 has been certified for India, hinting at a future global launch. Whether this will be the same device as the Chinese variant is uncertain.
While specifics remain in rumor territory, the leaked Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 6,000mAh battery suggest the iQOO Z9 could be a powerful mid-range performer if true. More credible details should surface as an imminent launch in China approaches.
